Principal Planning & Environmental Consultant

Overview PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of over 3,500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors. Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are looking to recruit a Principal Planning & Environmental Consultant to work on large scale and strategic developments for our multinational clients in Ireland and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with significant experience of planning and permitting to work on large scale projects. You will enjoy working on multiple large-scale projects in the Irish and international markets across a number of sectors. The successful candidate can work from either of our Irish operational Business Units in Dublin or Cork. Responsibilities We are very interested in hearing from all candidates who are passionate professionals with the following experience: Involvement in the preparation and management of development consents, compliance and planning strategy for large scale projects. Participation in design process for layout, master planning and input or coordination of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) Management of the interaction with multi-disciplinary project teams, clients and stakeholders Liaising with County Councils, An Bord Pleanla (An Coimisin Pleanla) and other statutory bodies as required. Engagement with environmental permitting including EPA Licence application process and/or the waste facility licencing process. If you have many but not all of the above experience we would like to hear from you as you will be supported by an excellent team of professionals in this role. Qualifications A minimum qualification Level 8 or Level 9 NEQ qualification (or equivalent) in Planning & Sustainable Development or related Environmental Science/Engineering discipline. Chartered planner (IPI, RTPI or equivalent) or working towards chartership. Relevant experience in the area of planning and environmental management / consultancy. Knowledge of Irish planning and environmental legislation, policy and practice. Project Management skills with attentiveness to critical dates and adherence to deadlines. Clear and confident verbal & written communication skills. Excellent knowledge of report preparation (MS Word) and use of MS Excel. Proven track record of working on your own initiative. Promotes an inclusive workplace. Desirable: Experience in CAD and/or GIS Exposure to design process for large scale industrial and infrastructure projects Why PM Group? As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2022. Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future. PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.